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Winter Storm in Northeast Bighorn Mountains, Wyoming
Winter Storm December 12, 2022 – December 15, 2022 · Northeast Bighorn Mountains, Wyoming
What the National Weather Service wrote
Snowfall of 5 to 13 inches, along with poor road conditions, were reported across the area.
The wider storm
A major winter storm brought periods of moderate to heavy snowfall and gusty northwest winds to 45 mph. Snowfall amounts were mainly in the 6 to 12 inch range. In addition, surface observations showed prolonged reductions in visibilities below 1 mile. Interstate 90 was closed from Sheridan to Buffalo for a prolonged period of time. In addition, schools instituted virtual learning and the Wyoming Department of Transportation urged no unnecessary travel.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1066545. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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